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SL08DYW
2008 CITROEN XSARA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1587cc
General Information
- Registration SL08DYW
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model XSARA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1587cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
14
Passes
12
Failures
53.85%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 105,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,610 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing notchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 98,610 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing notchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,341 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 88,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,710 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 78,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,212 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022 13 Jun 202627 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,247 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021 13 Jun 202627 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 63,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
6 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,268 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 60,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
19 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,171 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2019 13 Jun 202619 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,171 MI
13 Jun 202617 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,246 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2018 13 Jun 202615 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 53,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
11 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,066 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic under trays fitted
- both front tyres uneven wear low treads on inner edges
11 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,066 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic under trays fitted
- both front tyres uneven wear low treads on inner edges
16 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,069 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202612 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 43,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,619 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202614 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 36,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
21 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,469 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202620 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 32,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,529 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202626 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,121 MI
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SL08DYW was registered on 2008-03-15
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